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to lessen the anger or agitation of
attempted to placate the screaming child by offering him a cookie
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Recent Examples of placated
Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 24 Feb. 2026
But that hasn’t placated Johnson critics who are looking to capitalize on openings to check the mayor’s budget team.
—Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026
Perhaps the youngest Bridgertons would be able to avoid food fights if placated with the Duke's iPad?
—Sophie Dodd, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
Faced with a skeptical Supreme Court and a restless voter base that cannot be placated by unfunded rebates that are unlikely to materialize anyway, the administration appears poised to let the air out of its trade war.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 18 Dec. 2025
But whether lawmakers and regulators will be placated by industry self-regulation is a bet in and of itself.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 10 Nov. 2025
On Wednesday, Qatar's government did not appear to be placated.
—Mariam Khan, ABC News, 11 Sep. 2025
Particularly if he is not placated in the market.
—Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2025
Verb
With Brown placated, Newsom is sworn in as a supervisor.
—Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 24 Feb. 2026
But that hasn’t placated Johnson critics who are looking to capitalize on openings to check the mayor’s budget team.
—Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026
Perhaps the youngest Bridgertons would be able to avoid food fights if placated with the Duke's iPad?
—Sophie Dodd, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
Faced with a skeptical Supreme Court and a restless voter base that cannot be placated by unfunded rebates that are unlikely to materialize anyway, the administration appears poised to let the air out of its trade war.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 18 Dec. 2025
But whether lawmakers and regulators will be placated by industry self-regulation is a bet in and of itself.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 10 Nov. 2025
On Wednesday, Qatar's government did not appear to be placated.
—Mariam Khan, ABC News, 11 Sep. 2025
Particularly if he is not placated in the market.
—Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for placated
Verb
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But that hasn’t appeased protesters at demonstrations throughout Los Angeles County.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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The food finally lands with the guests, their dumb whims having been appeased.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The commercial humorously cuts to everyday viewers — who might as well be analogs for us on the couch — enraptured by Spears' girl-next-door effervescence.—
Debby Wolfinsohn,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Feb. 2026
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In the process, Tarr essayed an arresting tone poem about spiritual isolation that enraptured viewers.—
Tim Grierson,
Rolling Stone,
6 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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My photos that capture Bob in an intense moment, in a happy smiling moment, in a ecstatic leg-up-in-the-air, arm-up-in-the-air moment, those are all my favorite photos.—
Alison Weinflash,
Rolling Stone,
21 Feb. 2026
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Lunar New Year meant two ecstatic weeks of gifts, celebration, feasting, family, and friends.—
Natasha Pickowicz,
Vogue,
20 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The mayor had kept his promise, and the Bronx was elated.—
Cary Goodman,
New York Daily News,
23 Feb. 2026
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Moore was elated to earn the All-American Game invite, in large part because the game is played right on his home field at Spec Martin Stadium in DeLand in January.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
23 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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His little giraffe tail bounced up and down to the rapturous applause of an audience that included people wearing inflatable frog suits.—
Toluse Olorunnipa,
The Atlantic,
25 Feb. 2026
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Rosalía’s album has gotten rapturous reviews.—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Placated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/placated. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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